CioccolaTÒ
March
Turin is famous for its chocolate, and at this festival, renowned national and international chocolatiers and attendant chocolate lovers descend on the city to sell and sample chocolate. During this time, Piazza Vittorio Veneto in central Turin is filled with stands where all sorts of delicious chocolate concoctions may be tasted.
Festival Internazionale di Film con Tematiche Omosessuali di Torino
April
This five-day international gay and lesbian film festival shows original films, shorts and documentaries, both new releases and vintage pieces, all on a LGBT theme.
Turin International Book Fair
May
Europe’s most important book fair sees literary giants and over 300,000 visitors from all over the world descend on the city. It’s not just a trade fair, but a hot cultural ticket, with masses of readings and events.
Salone Internazionale del Gusto
October
Organised by Slow Food, this celebration of delicious foodstuffs takes place in even-numbered years and includes tastings, workshops, courses, lectures and chances to eat and shop.
Turin Film Festival
November
Italy’s second largest film festival (after Venice), was founded in 1982, with a fine array of international films, curated by film director Gianni Amelio (it was previously under the directorship of Nanni Moretti).